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Last Witnesses: An Oral History of the Children of World War II
Last Witnesses An Oral History of the Children of World War II Author:Svetlana Alexievich, Richard Pevear (Translator), Larissa Volokhonsky (Translator) Bringing together dozens of voices in her distinctive style,Last Witnesses is Alexievich’s collection of the memories of those who were children during World War II. They had sometimes been soldiers as well as witnesses, and their generation grew up with the trauma of the war deeply embedded—a trauma that would cha... more »nge the course of the Russian nation.
Collectively, this symphony of children’s stories, filled with the everyday details of life in combat, reveals an altogether unprecedented view of the war. Alexievich gives voice to those whose memories have been lost in the official narratives, uncovering a powerful, hidden history from the personal and private experiences of individuals.
Translated by the renowned Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, Last Witnessesis a powerful and poignant account of the central conflict of the twentieth century, a kaleidoscopic portrait of the human side of war.« less